The Building Inspection Technology Certificate is an accelerated certificate program that provides students with foundational knowledge to pursue a career in construction code enforcement or for existing professionals to upgrade their skills.

Quick Facts

Overview

The courses are fully online and the program can be completed in two semesters. Successful completion of the Building Inspection Technology Certificate gives students the required training and points to take the State of Minnesota's Certified Building Official Limited exam.

Delivery Method: Online, Asynchronous

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Building Inspection Technology Certificate Curriculum PDF
Time to Complete
The Building Inspection Technology Certificate can be completed in two semesters.
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Costs
Tuition & Fees:
$210.86 per credit (14 credits)
$220.48 per fully online credit
Tuition Details
What You Will Learn
• Understand the purpose and intent of construction codes.
• Apply building codes and referenced standards to construction projects.
• Perform inspections and plan reviews on both residential and commercial construction projects.
• Prepare for and take the Minnesota Building Official Limited exam.
After NHCC

Successful completion of the Building Inspection Technology Certificate gives students the required training and points to take the State of Minnesota's Certified Building Official Limited exam. Student can pursue a career in construction code enforcement or continue their education in a Construction Technology program at NHCC. 

Paying For College

NHCC's tuition is among the most affordable in Minnesota. 

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Financial Aid

  • Scholarships are money you don't have to repay
  • Grants are money you don't have to repay 
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Free College Tuition

The North Star Promise scholarship program provides free college tuition to eligible students. Find out if you might be eligible. 

Program Roadmaps

Program roadmaps provide students with a guide to understand the recommended course sequence to complete their degree.

Building Inspection Technology Curriculum

Print Curriculum
Program Courses
Course Code Title Course Outlines Goal Areas Credits
BIT 1050 Foundations of Construction Codes and Inspections View-BIT 1050 n/a 3
BIT 1150 Residential Plan Review and Field Inspections View-BIT 1150 n/a 4
BIT 1250 Commercial Plan Review and Field Inspections View-BIT 1250 n/a 4
BIT 1900 Legal and Administrative Aspects of Construction Codes View-BIT 1900 n/a 3
NHCC Residency and GPA
4 Credits must be earned at NHCC
Total Credits Required 14

2024-2025

This accelerated certificate program provides students the foundational knowledge to pursue a career in construction code enforcement or for existing professionals to upgrade their skills. The courses meet one night a week and the program can be completed in two semesters. Successful completion of the Building Inspection Technology Certificate gives students the required training and points to take the State of Minnesota's Certified Building Official Limited exam

Knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural world, including:

  • Understand the purpose and intent of construction codes.

Personal and Social Responsibility, including:

  • Apply building codes and referenced standards to construction projects.

Integrative Learning, including:

  • Perform inspections and plan reviews on both residential and commercial construction projects.
  • Prepare for and take the Minnesota Building Official Limited exam

​Program roadmaps provide students with a guide to understand the recommended course sequence to complete their degree.


Information on careers, including career descriptions, salary data, and employment outlook is available on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website and O*Net Online website.

​If you are planning on transferring to another institution, follow the guidelines available on our transfer resources web page to help you plan the process: Transfer Information

Certificates may be earned for successful completion of courses in a specialized program of study with a minimum grade point average of 2.00 (C). A certificate shall include 9 to 30 semester credits. At least one third of the total credits required for each certificate must be completed at North Hennepin Community College.


Developmental Courses Some students may need preparatory course(s) in Math and/or English. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward a degree.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Disability Access Information North Hennepin Community College is a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and an equal opportunity employer and educator. This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling 7634930555 or through the Minnesota Relay Service at 18006273529.



North Hennepin Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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